This volume explores the creative genius of couturiers, from Balenciaga and Balmain to Vivienne Westwood and Yuki through the details of their work. There are over 80 entries arranged in seven sections: seams; gathers; tucks and pleats; collars, cuffs and pockets; buttons; bows; beads and sequins and applied decoration. Each contains a close-up photograph, a line drawing and a commentary.
- ISBN10 1851770321
- ISBN13 9781851770328
- Publish Date 2 April 1997
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 6 April 2011
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher V & A Publishing
- Imprint V & A Publications
- Edition Re-issue
- Format Paperback
- Pages 144
- Language English